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Mazda Crankshaft Position Sensor Replacement Guide

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Posted onOct 22, 2018Dec 27, 2022 Updated onDec 27, 2022

Can’t start your Mazda due to a faulty crankshaft position sensor? Learn how to fix it by following the procedures below.

A problem that may cause no-start problems on a Mazda or lead to the engine running rough is a failed crankshaft position sensor. A Mazda crankshaft position sensor (CPS) monitors the position and rotation speed of the crankshaft.

Symptoms

Common symptoms of a bad Mazda crankshaft position sensor include:

  • Mazda won’t start
  • Intermittent Starting
  • Check Engine Light On
  • Mazda cranks but won’t start.
  • Engine idles rough
  • Fault Codes: P0335, P0017, P0016

These symptoms may be intermittent in some cases. That’s why diagnosing a bad crankshaft position sensor makes it hard, especially if the check engine light has not turned on.

Follow these steps to change the crankshaft position sensor on a Mazda.

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Procedure

  1. Park your Mazda on level ground. Engage parking brakes. Let the engine cool down.
  2. Jack up the front right (passenger) side wheel. The CPS sensor is located on the same side where you have the serpentine belt. It is not on the transmission side.mazda-crankshaft-position-sensor-location
  3. Remove the front wheel. Secure your vehicle with a good set of jack stands and block a tire so your car doesn’t roll.mazda-crankshaft-position-sensor-location
  4. Remove the plastic wheel well liner. It is held with several plastic clips, 8mm or 10 mm nuts, depending on the Mazda model.
  5. Locate the crankshaft position sensor.
  6. Unplug the electrical connector.replace-crankshaft-position-sensor-mazda
  7. Remove two 8mm bolts.replace- mazda-cps-sensor-by-removing-two-8mm-bolts
  8. Before removing the old crankshaft position sensor, mark the old sensor’s exact position with a marker. You need to install the new CPS sensor in the same location.crankshaft-positiont-sensort-replacementt-mazdat-3-5t-6t-cx5t-cx7t-cx9
  9. Install a new crankshaft position sensor on your Mazda engine block. Notice that the mounting holes are not round but oval. This allows the sensor to be moved slightly.
  10. Before you tighten the screws, make sure that the new sensor is in the same location as the old one.

Notes

  • Use the bolt in the crankshaft center to turn the engine until cylinder 1 hits Top Dead Center (TDC) on the compression stroke.how-to-adjust-mazda-crankshaft-position-sensor
  • You will need to align the fifth tooth to the center of the sensor magnetic tip.mazda-cps-replacement-diy-cost
  • Check with your Mazda dealer, as these instructions may vary between different 2.0, 2.3, and 2.5 Mazda engine sizes.

If the crank sensor fails on your Mazda, your car will refuse to start intermittently.

Related Problems

Fuel Pump

  • If your Mazda is not starting, it is possible that the fuel pump has failed or is not generating enough pressure.

Ignition System

  • Spark plugs and ignition coils can also be effective and could be another reason your Mazda does not start.

Check Engine Still On

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We hope you find the Mazda Crankshaft Position Sensor Replacement Guide helpful. Check these troubleshooting and repair guides for more help on your Mazda.

Author

  • Rushit Hila • ASE Certified
    Rushit Hila • ASE Certified

    Rushit Hila, an ASE-certified engineer (G1 Automotive Maintenance and Repair), brings over two decades of hands-on experience in the automotive world to his writing. With a strong educational background, including a Master of Science in Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Engineering, he has honed his skills and expertise through years of practical work. As a respected authority in the field, Mr. Hila is dedicated to offering insightful and valuable content that resonates with both vehicle owners and mechanics.

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